Stellantis is recalling 194,000 Jeep 4xe plug-in hybrid SUVs globally after 13 experiences of battery fires, and is telling house owners to park exterior and away from buildings, in addition to keep away from charging, till a repair is carried out.
Stellantis confirmed that 154,032 U.S.-market autos are affected, in addition to 14,038 in Canada, 673 in Mexico, and 25,502 exterior North America. These embrace 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe fashions. Stellantis estimates that 5% of the recalled autos might have the defect.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
Particulars of the precise challenge weren’t obtainable from the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) weren’t obtainable on the time of publication, however Stellantis stated the recalled stemmed from an inner investigation that found the fires.
“A treatment is imminent and affected prospects might be notified when they might schedule service,” the discharge stated. House owners can contact Jeep customer support at 1-800-853-1403 or go to Stellantis’ recall web site for extra info.
2024 Jeep Wrangler
Within the meantime, Stellantis is advising house owners to not cost their autos, as fireplace threat is decreased when the battery is depleted. The automaker can be advising house owners to park away from buildings and different autos in the meanwhile.
Jeep launched the Wrangler 4xe for the 2020 mannequin 12 months and it quickly turned the bestselling plug-in hybrid within the U.S. An replace for the 2024 mannequin 12 months successfully gave the Wrangler 4xe a worth lower by introducing a less expensive base mannequin. The same plug-in hybrid system, which goals to protect Jeep’s signature off-road functionality, was added to the midsize Grand Cherokee for 2022. Jeep has confirmed {that a} Gladiator 4xe pickup will arrive in later 2025.